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PokerStars launches BetStars sports betting

December 21, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Mobile gaming, Online Gambling News, Sports betting

PokerStars has now confirmed they are now operating a sports betting brand, BetStars, in select jurisdictions around the world. The new online sports book, found at Betstars.com, Betstars.uk and Betstars.eu off...

Thursday Night Football Betting Preview – Vikings at Cardinals (Week #14)

TJ Gill

December 10, 2015

NFL, Sports betting

In one of the more intriguing Thursday Night Football matchups of the year, the Minnesota Vikings come to University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ, to take on the Arizona Cardinals in a critical game that ...

DFS players are safe in South Dakota….for now.

Kim M

December 9, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, North America Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Fantasy Sports, Fantasy eSports, Licensing, South Dakota

In a press release issued on Monday, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley said that he would not be seeking felony indictments for the thousands of residents who bet on daily fantasy sports (DFS). Jackle...

Eastern European casino operator weighs-in on Ukrainian Draft Gaming Law

Lars Jones

December 9, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, World Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Sports betting, Crime, Licensing, Ukraine

The Ukrainian Ministry of Finance recently presented draft legislation to fully regulate casinos, sports betting, and online gaming in the country. Gambling has been prohibited in Ukraine since it was outlawed ...

Meyer says he helped feds seize $750m from bookies

Kim M

November 28, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Wisconsin

Florida handicapper Adam Meyer, who has been charged with extorting $25 million from Wisconsin's largest liquor distributor, 64-year old Gary Sadoff, claims he aided several government agencies in seizing more ...

New Jersey issues first exchange wagering license

Kim M

November 21, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, North America Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Licensing, New Jersey

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The long and frustrating journey has ended for the UK-listed betting exchange Betfair’s US division, as New Jersey issues it an exchange wagering license making it the first US state to do so with Monmouth Park...

Ronda Rousey’s shock defeat to Holly Holm At UFC 193 crushes sports book bettors

Renee Kingsley

November 16, 2015

Australia, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Oceania Casino News

The main event for UFC 193 was the Ronda ‘Rowdy’ Rousey vs. Holly ‘The Preacher’s Daughter’ Holm match in Melbourne, Australia on 15th of November. Rousey, the defending and reigning bantam weight women’s champ...

FBI & AGA partner for online sports betting hotline

Kim M

November 11, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Money Laundering, Illegal Bookmaking, Unlicensed Operation, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Crime

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the American Gaming Association (AGA) have announced the agencies will join forces to combat illegal online gambling, specifically focused on sports betting where u...

New South Wales bans live betting adverts

Kim M

November 10, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Australia, Casino News, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Oceania Casino News

As regulators begin to look at ways to curb the proliferation of online sports betting, New South Wales (NSW) has banned the advertisement of live odds during sporting broadcasts. An announcement by the stat...

Amaya Inc is preparing to launch a dedicated sports betting site?

Alex Lanter

November 10, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Sports betting

According to GamblingInvest.com, Amaya Inc is preparing to launch a dedicated sports betting site featuring the brand BetStars. The publication claims having exclusive knowledge that The Rational Group, an Amay...

MiGS 2015 iGaming conference set for November 16-19

D. Graham

November 9, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Conferences / Trade Shows, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Fantasy Sports, Malta

Hundreds of delegates will be attending the 2015 Malta iGaming Seminar (MiGS), considered one of the top gaming conferences in the industry. It is scheduled to begin Monday night, November 16, at The Corinthia ...

Former William Hill Australia executive launches new bookmaker

Sadonna Price

November 4, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Casino News, Sports betting

After working years in the sports betting industry of Australia, holding the position as the Chief Executive for William Hill Australia, Michael Sullivan is now back in the game. Sullivan has launched a new boo...

Regulating DraftKings like a casino considered by Mass. Gaming Commission

Kim M

November 1, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, North America Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Fantasy Sports, Massachusetts

Regulation of daily fantasy sports (DFS) is not within the scope of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, according to Chairman Steve Crosby who said that daily fantasy sports companies such as Boston-based Draf...

William Hill wins battle in Australian “in-play betting” controversy

Sadonna Price

October 31, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Sports betting

William Hill has been fighting for some time over a controversial practice that involves taking wagers during live game play of sporting events. The controversy takes place in Australia as the Australian Commun...

Lottery and casino spend impacted by Daily Fantasy Sports

Kim M

October 30, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, World Casino News, Lottery, Sports betting, Fantasy Sports

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The casino and lottery industries could be slowly being threatened by Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS), according to a new poll conducted by Leger, The Research Intelligence Group, pdf. The online survey that was ...

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PokerStars launches BetStars sports betting

Thursday Night Football Betting Preview – Vikings at Cardinals (Week #14)

DFS players are safe in South Dakota….for now.

Eastern European casino operator weighs-in on Ukrainian Draft Gaming Law

Meyer says he helped feds seize $750m from bookies

New Jersey issues first exchange wagering license

Ronda Rousey’s shock defeat to Holly Holm At UFC 193 crushes sports book bettors

FBI & AGA partner for online sports betting hotline

New South Wales bans live betting adverts

Amaya Inc is preparing to launch a dedicated sports betting site?

MiGS 2015 iGaming conference set for November 16-19

Former William Hill Australia executive launches new bookmaker

Regulating DraftKings like a casino considered by Mass. Gaming Commission

William Hill wins battle in Australian “in-play betting” controversy

Lottery and casino spend impacted by Daily Fantasy Sports

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